Week in Sloth

“Almost Human” on FOX

Thursday 14

“Ground Floor” (TBS 8pm) This new sitcom follows a successful banker (Skylar Astin) working on the “top floor” of a fancy office building who falls in love with a maintenance supervisor (Briga Heelan) working on the “ground floor.” Economic disparity is funny.

Friday 15

“Alpha House” (Amazon Whenever) So many TV shows premiere on places other than TV now that we’re sort of obliged to cover them. Today Amazon.com debuts its new web series “Alpha House,” starring John Goodman. Bill Murray, Haley Joel Osment, Wanda Sykes and Amy Sedaris are just a few of the future guest stars. It’s a foul-mouthed political satire from the mind of “Doonesbury” cartoonist Garry Trudeau.

Saturday 16

Twelve Trees of Christmas (Lifetime 6pm) It’s now: Hallmark 3, Lifetime 2. But this holiday-themed rom-com does star Mel B and Casper Van Dien, and I feel like Lifetime should get bonus points for that.

“As it Happened: John F. Kennedy 50 Years” (KRQE-13 7 p.m.) CBS puts in its two cents on the Kennedy anniversary.

“Letters to Jackie: Remembering President Kennedy” (TLC 7pm) TLC looks at the letters of condolence ordinary Americans sent to Jackie Kennedy after the assassination of her husband.

Monday 18

“Doctor Who: Tales From the TARDIS” (BBC America 7pm) The Christmas/50th Anniversary special must be getting close because the BBC is teasing us with “best of” clip shows.

Tuesday 19

“Esquire Special: Woman We Love” (Esquire 6pm) Ah now there’s the old Esquire we know and love. Ogling pictures of hot chicks: What could be more Esquire-esque?

“Risky Listing” (Esquire 7pm) See, this is what I’m coming to expect from the new Esquire Network: wan copies of reality shows from other networks. Here, for example, is one of those real estate selling shows.

“White Collar Brawlers” (Esquire 8pm) I once said Esquire was Spike TV with less punching. Guess I was wrong. Here, ordinary dudes settle squabbles in the boxing ring. Manly sports category locked.